DCP Parag Manere, who was suspended by Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra government, in an extortion case related to Param Bir Singh has been reinstated by Eknath Shinde-led government. Manere was suspended after the case was filed against Singh in which he was also an accused. Manere and others had allegedly demanded ₹2 crore from the complainant and forcibly acquired his land.